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AEVEX Expands Multi-Domain Autonomous Systems Through BlackSea Technologies Acquisition
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
AEVEX Corp, a U.S. defense tech firm, is acquiring BlackSea Technologies to expand its multi-domain autonomous systems portfolio, including air, surface, and subsea unmanned vessels. The deal, valued up to $650 million, aims to combine complementary technologies and scale up production, enhancing market access and customer reach in the U.S. maritime autonomy sector.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 5 sources have reported it.
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Your competition just gained scale in maritime and multi-domain autonomy with proven platforms and production capacity. This deal opens a new customer base and raises the bar on integrating air and maritime unmanned tech.
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5 sources · 13 Aug 2026
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